Cable Standing Face Pull
Strengthen your upper back & shoulders with Cable Standing Face Pulls! Improve posture and stability. Start building a stronger you today!
The Cable Standing Face Pull is a compound exercise that mainly works the shoulders and traps, with help from the biceps and forearms. You'll need: cable machine and rope attachment.
Required Equipment
Cable Standing Face Pull Muscles Worked
Primary
Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
Secondary
Biceps (biceps brachii); Inner Forearm (wrist flexors)
Cable Standing Face Pull Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Cable Standing Face Pull
Attach a rope to a cable pulley set at upper chest height and hold the handles with an underhand grip.
Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart, arms extended forward, and take a small step back to create tension.
Pull the handles directly toward your face while keeping your elbows high and flaring out to the sides.
Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the peak of the movement, pausing briefly for control.
Slowly return your arms to the starting position along the same path without letting the weight stack slam.
Cable Standing Face Pull FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Standing Face Pull work?
The Cable Standing Face Pull mainly works the shoulders and traps, with help from the biceps and forearms. The main muscles are the posterior deltoid and trapezius.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Standing Face Pull?
Cable machine and rope attachment.
Is the Cable Standing Face Pull a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Cable Standing Face Pull go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Cable Standing Face Pull variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band Face Pull, Cable Half Kneeling Face Pull, Cable Rope-Handle High-Pulley Pull and Cable Seated Face Pull.
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